Man Utd icon Jaap Stam sacked by FC Cincinnati with club second-bottom in MLS Eastern Conference and one win since June

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Jaap Stam has been sacked by MLS outfit FC Cincinnati.

The Americans axed their Dutch tactician on Monday after a 4-2 defeat to DC United, leaving them second-bottom in the Eastern Conference.

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MLS club FC Cincinnati have sacked manager Jaap Stam[/caption]

Stam picked up just ONE win since June in a run lasting 16 matches.

And the former Reading manager has paid for the bad results with his job.

Stam was targeted by FC Cincinnati while the MLS was suspended due to coronavirus last year.

And during Stam’s unveiling, FC Cincinnati used a picture of the WRONG man in their official Twitter announcement.

Before moving to America, Stam had been in charge of Eredivisie giants Feyenoord.

But the former Netherlands defender lasted just seven months after only winning three of his 11 games at the helm.

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A statement today from FC Cincinnati read: “During our nearly two-month process to identify the next General Manager for FC Cincinnati, it was apparent that a Head Coach change was necessary. 

“Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation, the club has made the decision to now move to the future with Jaap no longer serving as Head Coach.

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“We believe a change in leadership is in the best interest of the club at this time, and a new General Manager will lead the search for a new Head Coach. 

“We are an ambitious club and we remain focused on achieving our goals, the first of which is making Cincinnati a championship city. 

“We thank Jaap for everything he has done for FC Cincinnati during his time here, and we wish him the best as he can now head home to be with his family.”

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